Victor Hugo's masterpiece, "Les Misérables: The Idyll and the Epic," is a sweeping epic that delves into the depths of 19th-century French society. Set against the backdrop of post-revolutionary France, the novel follows the intertwined fates of Jean Valjean, a former convict seeking redemption, and a colorful cast of characters caught in the web of poverty, injustice, and political turmoil. From the barricades of the June Rebellion to the hidden corners of Parisian slums, Hugo paints a vivid portrait of a nation grappling with inequality and the struggle for a better world. "Les Misérables" is a timeless story of love, sacrifice, and the enduring power of the human spirit. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.